Heather Riggleman crosswalk.com contributing writer
If you are a first responder or have a friend or relative who is, let this article bless you as we express deep heartfelt gratitude for being on the front lines. First responders bear the weight and the burden of protecting the helpless, fighting for justice, and pushing back evil one situation at a time. The call is heavy, and its weight can sometimes be too much. And right now, the climate in the country is in turmoil.
In 2021 many first responders are leaving the field. They are burnt out and they no longer feel safe enough to do their jobs. These public servants who put on a uniform and continue to do their thankless jobs are the unsung heroes who need to be reminded God’s hand is upon them and we support them. Many who wear a badge are not respected—nor do they have the community’s support. We as brothers and sisters in Christ feel their heaviness. Alongside saying a prayer for first responders, here are 10 verses from God’s Word that remind first responders that the Bible is a source of courage, justice, and most of all, hope! God’s Word can empower us when we feel powerless. The Bible also promises protection and provides solace.
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. – Deuteronomy 31:6
The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid? – Psalm 27:1
For I, the LORD your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, Fear not, I am the one who helps you. – Isaiah 41:13
No weapon forged against you will prevail. – Isaiah 54:17
Blessed be the Lord, my rock, who trains my hands for war and my fingers for battle. He is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield, and in whom I take refuge. He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler. You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day. – Psalm 91:4-5
God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. – Psalms 46:1
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. – Isaiah 43:2
The LORD will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore. – Psalm 121:8
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. – Isaiah 41:10
By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. – 1 John 3:16
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